UK must expect AI-powered attack on critical infrastructure within two years, report says

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns that AI-powered cyberattacks targeting critical national infrastructure are expected within two years, with China identified as the most capable and likely actor. The report highlights longstanding vulnerabilities in British organisations and supply chains that could be exploited at unprecedented scale through AI-enhanced ransomware and other cyber operations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security: Cybersecurity, and 6 sources have reported it between 3 Nov 2026 and 4 Nov 2026.